Shakiba Amiri
Job Title: Interior Designer
Areas of Expertise: Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Quartz Worktops
Shakiba Amiri is an accomplished architect, interior designer, and product specialist with over 7 years of hands-on industry experience. Having worked extensively across residential and commercial design firms, including Farazin and Sdstudio, she specialises in spatial planning, sustainable interior design, and bespoke kitchen architecture. At MonoLux Worktops, Shakiba combines her deep technical office and construction experience with structural design principles. She helps homeowners navigate the technical details of kitchen layouts, from complex sink recess cut-outs and draining grooves to edge profile fabrications. Her articles bridge the gap between high-end architectural vision and practical stone implementation.
Posts by Shakiba Amiri
White Quartz Worktops: The Expert Guide to Modern, Timeless Kitchen Design
White quartz worktops are the gold standard for creating bright, elegant, and highly functional kitchen spaces. Combining the flawless aesthetic...
Marble-Effect Quartz vs Real Marble: Which Suits a Kitchen Better?
Real marble and marble-effect quartz can create a similar first impression, but they behave quite differently after installation. Marble gives...
Which Calacatta Quartz Looks Most Like Real Marble?
Not all Calacatta quartz looks convincingly natural. Some marble-effect worktops have realistic depth, flowing veining, and softer movement that closely...
Are Gold-Veined Quartz Worktops Still in Style?
Gold-veined quartz worktops are still very much in style, but they look best when the gold detail is handled with...
Best Cabinet Colours for Calacatta Quartz Worktop(2026 Trends)
Calacatta quartz is usually chosen for its bright base and noticeable veining, but the final kitchen look depends heavily on...
Is Calacatta Quartz Too Bold for Small Kitchens?
When comparing different Calacatta quartz colours, many homeowners assume they only suit large kitchens. In reality, lighter marble-effect designs can...
Calacatta vs Carrara Quartz: Which Worktop Should You Choose?
Calacatta and Carrara quartz both give you a marble-effect worktop, but they suit different kitchens.
Calacatta quartz is usually the bolder...
Calacatta Quartz Worktops: Why Gold-Veined Surfaces Are Dominating Luxury UK Kitchens
Calacatta quartz worktops have become one of the most desirable kitchen surfaces in the UK because they combine the luxury...
Can You Put Hot Pans on Quartz? Everything You Need to Know
The short answer is no; you should never place hot pans on quartz worktops. While the natural stone is highly...
5 Popular Quartz Worktop Colours for UK Kitchens
Choosing a quartz colour gets much easier once you stop comparing dozens of product names and start with a few...